Re: Overheating - need case recommendations



On Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:32:20 +0000, Captain Dondo wrote:

I've built a three-head monster, and now I'm having a problem getting rid
of the head. 3 nvidia cards, 3 sound cards, and a scsi card all generate
a lot of heat.

I'm housing this stuff in a really cheap case, and cooling is a problem.

Anyone have any recommendations for an inexpensive, quiet, well-ventilated
case and power supply?

Size and appearance is not much of a consideration, but quiet would be
nice.

Yes. Look at Rosewill cases: http://www.rosewill.com/

I chose the R604TBLK-N for $60 from Newegg.com for my new 64-bit system.
Came with a 450W power supply with 2 fans (You can get it without the PS),
and the case itself included a 120mm fan with room for 1 more. And it's
all VERY quiet. (My old box wailed like a Banshee.) After installing the
MB and stuff, when I first turned it on, it was so quiet, I thought it
wasn't powering up. Sitting right next to it, all that comes out of it is
light whir or purr.

Stef
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